Court sequel to Vic mosque decision

The fight against a mosque proposed for the Victorian city of Bendigo will return to a Melbourne court next week.

Opponents of plans to build a controversial mosque in country Victoria will learn next week if they can appeal its approval.

The Greater Bendigo council approved the mosque in June 2014, sparking a series of protests including one on Wednesday that forced the cancellation of a council meeting and the mayor to leave under police escort.

Opponents took their case to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) but failed to have the mosque's approval overturned.

They are now seeking leave to appeal VCAT's decision in the Victorian Supreme Court.

The court is expected to decide next week whether leave for an appeal will be granted.

If refused, construction can begin.

Groups supporting and opposing the mosque clashed in Bendigo in August and another street protest is planned in October.


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